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BANGOR, Maine ( WABI /Gray News) - A United Airlines passenger was removed from a flight and arrested after she allegedly attacked a flight attendant when the crew refused to serve her more alcohol, court documents say. Kristina Kedysheva appeared in federal court Wednesday after...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - New COVID-19 and flu vaccines have arrived in Laredo ahead of respiratory illness season. The City of Laredo Health Department said a new shipment of doses arrived and is available to the public. The vaccine’s cost depends on a person’s health coverage. Heal...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 31-year-old man faces 12 charges after police say he attacked a woman with a baseball bat, stole a car and fought with officers during a series of incidents on Corpus Christi Street. Police said the violence began when Luis Castillo broke into a house on t...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners have adopted next year’s budget, which includes raises for hundreds of county workers. The nearly $180 million spending plan gives sheriff’s deputies a $2 hourly raise. Other county employees and elected officials will receive a 6% ...
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CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — A four-vehicle crash left one man dead and injured 16 others Saturday night, including 13 Oregon National Guard members returning from weekend training, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 8:56 p.m. Saturday near Milepost 85 on ...
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EAST HAMPTON, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A volunteer firefighter is recovering from injuries Sunday evening after they were struck by a vehicle speeding through an accident scene. According to the East Hampton Volunteer Fire Department, while first responders were at a two-car cr...
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MONMOUTH, Ill. ( KWQC /Gray News) - A worker at the Smithfield Foods Monmouth location died Monday morning after a workplace incident. A Smithfield Foods spokesman confirmed the death on Monday. They said their safety personnel are working with local law enforcement to investigat...
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TULLAHOMA, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - Tennessee law enforcement arrested three people in connection with the deaths of a grandfather and his infant granddaughter after a reported dog mauling. Tullahoma police said the arrests stem from a December 2025 incident when the two victim...
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A Birmingham family is grieving after a routine call for roadside help turned into an unimaginable tragedy Sunday night, claiming the lives of both a father and his youngest son on Interstate 65 . The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identif...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Time to cast your vote. It’s a clash between a fresh face with crazy playmaking ability and our reigning number one looking to keep the throne. Here are your choices: The Challenger: LBJ’s Vicente “Chente” Robles connects with Nathan He...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than 650,000 Texans have lost their SNAP benefits so far in 2026, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a research and analysis institute. New federal rules set to begin in October are expected to shift more of the cost and the paperw...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Non-district action heated up across South Texas in Week 3, bringing rivalry drama, defensive battles, and huge milestone victories. In this week’s full episode of Football Fever: Heat Check , host Kobe Arriaga breaks down Cigarroa’s physical Legacy Series v...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The dome of hot air over the central and southern Great Plains continues to block cool airmasses from reaching south Texas. Somewhat more moist air Thursday and Friday may edge in from the gulf bringing slight chances of sea breeze showers. A wave in the upp...
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DAVENPORT, Iowa ( KWQC /Gray News) - The Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band member who collapsed at the home opener football game and died was honored at the Cy-Hawk game on Saturday. Derek Phillips, a mellophone player in the Hawkeye Marching Band, collapsed in the heat at the Hawkeyes ...
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CANTON, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) - Two people died in a crash involving a pickup truck and an Amish buggy on Sunday, according to authorities in New York. At least eight other people were sent to area hospitals with injuries from the collision, which happened around 3 p.m. on Coun...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - 15 female officers with the Laredo Police Department volunteered with Habitat for Humanity on their day off to build a shed for a home in the Cielito Lindo subdivision. The project took place on National Women’s Police Day. Sgt. Noemi Cienfuegos, Laredo Poli...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man was arrested after police say he pointed a gun at a man and a woman during an argument. The incident happened on Sept. 8, near Garza Street and Salinas Avenue. When officers arrived, they set up a perimeter around an apartment. The suspect later walked...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police arrested a woman after responding to reports of gunshots and a verbal argument outside a home, according to the Laredo Police Department. Officers responded to the 4500 block of La Joya Lane at 4:17 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, after receiving report...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 24-year-old driver remains in critical condition as of Sept. 14 as police search for answers in a crash on Loop 20 . Investigators are still trying to determine why a silver Chrysler did not slow down Sunday morning, Sept. 13, near Arena Boulevard before h...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council met in a special noon session Monday, Sept. 14, to advance its new budget and address infrastructure repairs. Council members moved forward a proposed property tax rate of just over 50 cents per $100 of value, keeping rates in the mid...
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CHICAGO (Gray News) – Chicago police said a teenage girl was arrested in connection with the death of a 29-year-old man who was pushed from a moving train. The 15-year-old girl, who was identified as a suspect who allegedly pushed the man from a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line...
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - Police are investigating after a dog was found dead inside a locked vehicle in Evansville, authorities said. Evansville Police Department records show officers responded to a 911 call near Walnut Street and Southeast 10th Street. According to...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An emergency closure is underway at a railroad crossing in central Laredo near Santa Isabel Avenue, Washington Street and Vidaurri Avenue, the city said. Canadian Pacific Kansas City is replacing the crossing, saying it is worn down and sees heavy rail traff...
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(Gray News) – Two lawmakers have introduced a bill that would reduce the standard workweek to 32 hours without a loss in pay or benefits. Rep. Mark Takano of California and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont reintroduced the “Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act” last week. EN ESPAÑOL | Prop...
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( InvestigateTV ) — For those hoping to retire in the next few years, a few practical steps now can make a meaningful difference for both savings and peace of mind later. Cherry Dale, vice president of financial education at Virginia Credit Union, said it is never too early to st...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital is observing National Rehabilitation Awareness Week. Jessica Garcia and Katherine Cardenas spoke about the services the hospital provides during the observance. Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital offers case management, nursing car...
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(Gray News) - Judge Judith Sheindlin, better known as Judge Judy, is retiring from on-camera work following a three-decade career. In an exclusive interview with People , Sheindlin said her retirement will start in October when her Amazon series “Judy Justice” ends. The sharp-wit...
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JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - Jarques “Jock” Ratliff, 51, the man accused in connection with the murder of Mississippi woman Tasia Fortune, was denied bond. Ratliff made his initial appearance in court on Monday, where he also pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Fortun...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man is accused of a violent crime spree across a Laredo neighborhood within minutes on Sunday, Sept. 13, police said. Police said Luis Castillo attacked a woman with a baseball bat during a home invasion Sunday on Corpus Christi Street. He then stole a car...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man was arrested Monday, Sept. 14, after police say he crashed a stolen car into a utility pole. Police say a woman’s black Chrysler 300 was stolen from her home on Baltimore Street just before 1 a.m. Officers say the same car crashed into a utility...
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A man was arrested after police said he tried to break into a home he claimed was a fraternity house. According to the Evansville Police Department, officers were called to a home around 3:50 a.m. Saturday. The homeowner told officers that so...
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Palm Coast, Florida ( InvestigateTV ) — Lindsey Isaacs was asleep in her apartment when Florida Highway Patrol troopers began pounding on her door, ready to tell her they believed she was responsible for the deaths of three people. Their evidence — images of Isaacs’ vehicle captu...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we’re decoding what your blood pressure readings really mean for your health. Then, we share crucial financial steps to protect your future during a “gray divorce” — splitting up after age 50. Plus, we follow a Michigan family’s...
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(Gray News) - Macklemore was dropped from the rest of Ed Sheeran’s tour after several venues said they would not let the rapper perform, according to several reports. “As the concert promoter for Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, we have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. to...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Parks and Recreation is hosting an adaptive/inclusive pool party for adults 18 and older. The free event takes place this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Laredo College’s main campus pool. The pool party is designed for persons with disabilities or specia...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council met Monday, Sept. 14, for a special called meeting that included a public hearing and introductory ordinance for the adoption of the city’s property tax rate for 2026. City Manager Joe Neeb is proposing dropping the tax rate by one hundre...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Commissioners Court will meet Monday, Sept. 14, to consider a highway expansion project, a veterans transportation grant and possible pay raises for elected officials. US 59 Loop expansion Commissioners will consider approving paperwork to wi...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo’s fire and police departments are competing this week in the annual “Battle of the Badges” blood drive. The fire department will accept donations today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its headquarters on Del Mar Boulevard. The police department will accept ...
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - An employee at an optometry office deleted her own bill and altered hundreds of patient records, according to investigators. Evansville Police Department responded to the Brizius, Embry & Smith optometry office to take a fraud report. Officer...
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(Gray Media) – The Ricky Joy company has recalled more than 2.3 million bottles of Sour Crush rolling liquid candy because the applicator can pose a choking hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission . The recalled product uses a rolling ball to dispense liquid c...
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) — A tap ensemble in Myrtle Beach is blending fancy footwork with fun for a group of adult dancers. Michele Selvanto-Kowalski spent more than 45 years teaching tap in New Jersey before moving to Myrtle Beach in 2014. She teaches all ages at Coas...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( Aging Untold ) — Kathey Dailey visits the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute regularly for appointments. Stomach pain first brought her to the emergency room in 2023. “By 6 o’clock, an oncologist came in and she said, ‘Have they talked to you?’ And I said, ‘N...
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GRAND LEDGE, Mich. ( Aging Untold ) — Fourteen-year-old Everson Guild was a football player, band member, student council member and wrestler. He went into sudden cardiac arrest at football practice at Grand Ledge High School on July 24, 2017, just a month away from starting high...
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(Gray News) - President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that he uses artificial intelligence “for a lot of things,” but he did not specify exactly how. Trump said he is leading in AI development and that AI will bring more benefit than harm. “Whoever wi...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( Aging Untold ) — A group of volunteer musicians is bringing live music directly to hospital rooms, an effort that organizers say lifts the spirits of patients, families and staff. Alex King goes room to room at TriStar Centennial in Nashville and performs for p...
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( Aging Untold ) — High blood pressure often has no warning signs, but, left unchecked, it can quietly damage more than your heart. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down what’s actually happening inside your blood vessels when your blood pressure runs high, why the bottom nu...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Hot today with southeasterly winds increasing by this afternoon to 15-24 mph. Highs in the 90s-100s. Heat index will range from 105-115°F, a Heat Advisory is in effect for much of South Texas through 7 PM this evening. Rain chances(10-20%) will linger this w...
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( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ reporter Kristin Crowley’s journey after genetic testing reveals she carries the BRCA mutation and leads to a life-changing preventive decision. Experts also break down what BRCA can mean for families and the range of options available, includin...
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MANCHESTER, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - While his friends are playing video games and posting on social media, Tobey Chapman is taking orders. The 13-year-old is the owner of Tobey’s Sandwich Shack in Manchester. The restaurant is built on family recipes and a savings account that ...
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WILLAMSTON, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) — A retired Mid-Michigan man has spent 13 years photographing Williamston High School sports, uploading the images to a website where students and families can access them at no cost. Dave Ferguson photographs basketball, football, volleyball, ...
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(Gray Media) – Gray Media is rolling out a refreshed weekday lineup this week, starting Monday, with two fan-favorite shows returning for new seasons, plus a new addition to the lineup - all offering new content at least five days a week. InvestigateTV+ Season 4 InvestigateTV+ re...
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AUGUSTA, Ga. ( WRDW /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia say a man working for a lawn maintenance company died when his lawn mower flipped into a canal, trapping him underwater. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim in the Saturday afternoon incident as 67-ye...
